Outward Sound Recipients Round 2 2020

June 4th 2020
Outward Sound is pleased to announce the second round of grant recipients for 2020.

Outward Sound is pleased to announce the second round of grant recipients for 2020.

Thirteen International Music Market Development grants were awarded this round:

CHAII
Marketing and promotion in the USA in support of upcoming single releases via Black Lotus/Full Circuit.

Jonathan Bree
International marketing and promotion in support of the release of Jonathan Bree's fourth album After The Curtains Close via Lil' Chief Records.

Devilskin
International marketing and promotion in support in support of the release of their new album Red.

MELODOWNZ
Marketing and promotion in Australia and USA in support of single ‘Fine' and his upcoming EP via SNIFFERS Records and Def Jam ANZ.

Merk
Marketing and promotion in the UK and USA in support of the release of Merk's second album Infinite Youth via Humblebrag Records.

The Beths
International marketing and promotion in support of the release of The Beths' second album Jump Rope Gazers via Carpark Records.

L.A.B
Marketing and promotion in Australia and USA to support the release of upcoming fourth album via Loop Recordings Aot(ear)oa.

Alae
Radio-plugging and publicity in Australia and USA in support of upcoming EP release via Anti Gravity Records.

Molly Payton
Marketing and promotion in the UK and USA in support of the release of Molly Payton's upcoming second EP via TMWRK Records and The Orchard.

Mild Orange
International marketing and promotion in support of the release of their self-titled second album in May 2020.

Georgia Lines
Publicity in Australia to support the release of single ‘Made For Loving' and her upcoming EP.

Yumi Zouma
Pre COVID-19 North American tour in support of the release of their new album Truth or Consequences via Polyvinyl Records.

Albi & The Wolves
Performance at Inland Sea Of Sound Festival in Australia in February 2020 and to attend The ExChange in March 2020.

One Instant Action grant was also awarded to Fat Freddy's Drop to faciliate the timely return of touring backline to the band as a result of COVID-19 related logisitical issues.

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Applications for the next round of Outward Sound grants close on Monday July 6th 2020 at 5pm.
More information on the scheme can be obtained by contacting Rebekah Ngatae, International Coordinator, at the NZ Music Commission on (09) 376 0115, or by emailing rebekah@nzmusic.org.nz.
Media enquiries should be directed to international@nzmusic.org.nz. Artist photos are available upon request.

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